Study Art and Design Research (MPhil/PhD) at University of Portsmouth in the UK, Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries

Art and Design Research (MPhil/PhD)
University of Portsmouth

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

Undertake independent, original research in Art and Design, supported by academics working at the leading edge of the field. Investigate themes such as histories and theories of art, design and visual culture, graphic and communication design, illustration and the art of the book, fashion and textiles, and photography. Choose the qualitative and practice-led research that fits your question, including historical research, semiotic analysis, user research, action research, iterative process and reflective practice. Produce a body of work you can publish and share, with the potential to influence practice, policy or innovation in your sector.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,900.00 (US$ 23,117) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,

Hampshire Terrace,

Portsmouth,

Hampshire,

PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,900.00 (US$ 23,117) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,

Hampshire Terrace,

Portsmouth,

Hampshire,

PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

An upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a masters degree in an appropriate subject.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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